Diabetic-Friendly “Chantal-Style” New York Cheesecake

🧾 Ingredients

🥧 Crust (Low-Carb)

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit
• Pinch of salt

🧀 Filling

• 3 (8 oz / 225g) blocks full-fat cream cheese (softened)
• ¾ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• 3 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp heavy cream

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Mix almond flour, butter, sweetener, and salt.
3. Press into bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake 8–10 minutes. Cool slightly.

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2️⃣ Prepare Filling

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth (don’t overmix).
2. Add sweetener and mix gently.
3. Add eggs one at a time on low speed.
4. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and heavy cream until just combined.

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3️⃣ Bake

1. Pour filling over crust.
2. Bake at 165°C (325°F) for 55–65 minutes.
3. Center should jiggle slightly.
4. Turn off oven, crack door open, cool slowly 1 hour.
5. Refrigerate at least 6 hours (overnight best).

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🩺 Why It’s Better for Blood Sugar

• No refined sugar
• Almond flour crust instead of graham crackers
• High fat & protein slow glucose absorption

Approximate carbs: 4–6g net carbs per slice (12 slices).

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💡 Optional Diabetic-Friendly Toppings

• Fresh berries (small portion)
• Sugar-free strawberry sauce
• Whipped cream (unsweetened or monk fruit sweetened)